Athens City Private Tour (4hrs)

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Itinerary

1. You will visit the Sacred Rock of Acropolis and you'll see the most important ancient site in western world and a universal symbol of the classical spirit. Admire Parthenon, the symbol of democracy, Erechtheum with its "Porch of Maidens" known as Caryatids, Propylae, the grand entrance to Acropolis, Temple of Athena Nike.

   1 h

2. The old historical neighborhood of Athens it's known for its picturesque alleyways and its neoclassical architecture.

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3. Syntagma square houses the Greek Parliament since 1934. You will admire the tomb of the uknown soldier, constructed in 1930 which is guarded by the Evzones (meaning well-dressed). Every hour perform the change of the guard in the Tomb of the uknown soldier.

   15 min

4. The area of Monastiraki is full of life all day and night long. There are a lot of restaurants to eat but also a lot of places to enjoy coffee or beverages, looking up to Acropolis, the best view worldwide-with no exaggeration.

   10 min

5. It's the only stadium built entirely of marble in the whole world. It was built in 330BC. It's the finishing point for the annual Athens Classical Marathon. The Panathenaic Stadium hosted the First Modern Olympic Games in 1896 and until now hosts the Olympic Flame handover ceremony

   20 min

6. It' s considered to be the most beautiful neoclassical building in the world. It's a part of the Athenian Trilogy neoclassical buildings designed by the Danish architect Hansen. It was built in resemblance of the Propylae of the Acropolis.

   5 min

7. The building of the university is a part of the Athenian Trilogy neoclassical buildings designed by the Danish architect Hansen. It was founded in 1839. Around the entrance you can see many statues of distinguished men: Adamantios Korais, Ioannis Kapodistrias, Gregory the Fifth and Rigas Feraios.

   5 min

8. The building is the third part of the Athenian Trilogy neoclassical buildings designed by the Danish architect Hansen. It was constructed in the years 1888-1902 and preserves the Helenic Intellectual Heritage , possessing almost 2.000.000 books and periodicals and over 4.500 manuscripts.

   5 min

9. The temple was dedicated to Olympian Zeus and it was one of the most famous marbled buildings in the world. There were 104 Corinthian columns of which only 15 remail standing. Ine of those blew down in 1852 because of a storm. Inside the temple was a giant gold and ivory statue of Zeus.

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10. The arch was constructed in 131 bc to honor the Roman Emperor Handrian. It was marking the boundary between the old ancient city of Athens and the new city.

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11. The old Parliament House was founded by Queen Amalia in 1858 and housed the Parliament of Greece between 1875-1932. Today it houses the National Historical Museum

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Athens

• Its from-price is 129% above the median of the 4134 experiences we list in Athens.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1387 of 4134.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Athens

Athens sets the Acropolis above a sprawling modern capital, where ancient ruins, hillside lanes and long taverna evenings sit side by side.

The Parthenon crowns the Acropolis, flanked by the Erechtheion and its porch of caryatids, and the Acropolis Museum at the foot of the hill displays sculpture found on the rock. Around it, the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch and the marble Panathenaic Stadium make the classical city easy to walk through.

Top-ranked sights in Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum.

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